Credit Controller
Your new company A market leading business services company is looking to recruit a high calibre credit controller to join their fast-paced finance team and play a key role in reducing overdue debt and improving cash flow.
Your new role
1 year temporary assignment.
- Outbound collections calls to customers, handling a very high volume of daily dials to secure immediate payment of outstanding balances.
- Taking payments over the phone quickly, accurately, and securely while delivering a professional customer experience.
- Negotiating payment using strong communication skills to meet daily and weekly cash collection targets.
- Handling inbound calls from customers with questions about payments, arrears, or account issues, resolving queries to encourage prompt settlement.
- Sending follow-up emails such as statements, reminders, and copy invoices immediately after calls.
- Agreeing short-term payment plans when needed and ensuring they are followed through.
- Updating CRM/finance systems in real time with call notes, outcomes, and payment activity.
- Prioritising accounts based on ageing and risk to maximise collections.
- Working to KPIs in a fast-moving, target-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Escalating complex cases where appropriate while owning day-to-day collection activity.
- Balancing firmness with great service to achieve positive outcomes for both the business and the customer.
What you'll need to succeed
- Someone who thrives in a high-volume phone-based role.
- Confident, persuasive communication skills.
- A target-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to stay calm, professional, and customer-focused.
- Experience in collections & credit control.
What you'll get in return
You'll be part of a supportive, energetic team where your work has a direct impact on business performance. Hybrid & flexible working options.
What you need to do now
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